September Roundtable Breakfast
September 17 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Join us for the September ATC Roundtable Breakfast on Sept 17th:
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AI Without the Hype: What Actually Works in the Real World
Cut through the buzz and get to the heart of what makes AI truly valuable. This session focuses on proven, practical use cases that deliver measurable impact—without the jargon or inflated promises. Learn how organizations are successfully applying AI to solve real problems, streamline operations, and drive innovation with clarity and purpose.
Speaker: Frank Mendoza is a Principal Consultant & AI/ML Practice Lead at Improving, where he helps organizations design and implement data, analytics, and AI strategies that drive measurable business impact. With over 20 years of experience, Frank has advised some of the world’s most recognizable brands—including Nike, Keurig Dr Pepper, Kellogg’s, and Beam Suntory—on how to accelerate speed to market, improve forecast accuracy, and strengthen customer loyalty.
At Improving, Frank leads AI/ML strategy and innovation initiatives, building solutions such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, AI readiness frameworks, and demand forecasting engines.
Frank also serves as Co-Chair of the Austin AI Alliance, advancing responsible AI adoption across industries, the public sector and academia. He is a certified Microsoft AI/ML Engineer Professional and a recognized public speaker passionate about helping organizations unlock growth by combining process discipline with emerging AI capabilities.